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Job Summary :

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Project Director position will be responsible for managing and coordinating projects and initiatives related to Community Health Workers for the Client Department of Health (TDH), Division of Health Disparities Elimination.

Must live in the State of Tennessee.

Key Duties / Responsibilities :

• Provide coordination of CHW initiatives across the division and the department
• Plan and convene meetings with internal and external partners that support, hire, or train CHWs
• Serve as a subject matter expert on CHW infrastructure sustainability efforts and best practices
• Strengthen community-based organization capacity as health system partners and CHW employers
• Leverage existing resources and establish new partnerships that support the CHW workforce in Tennessee
• Support collaboration and strategic planning that integrate and align CHW efforts into broader statewide workforce efforts

Skills and Abilities :

• Excellent presentation performance skills
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Possess patience and professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with trainees, team members, and community partners
• Strong in-person and virtual facilitation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Healthcare, Public Health, or related field. Four (4) years of relevant community health worker, community outreach, orhealth education experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Two (2) years of prior experience in a CHW role; supervisory experience is a plus
• Three (3) years of experience in community outreach, health education, or in

a role representing or supporting local community agencies

One (1) year of progressive leadership experience relevant to a Population

Health role is preferred

Two (2) years of prior experience working in a Community Health Worker or

Social Work model preferred